DR. CAROLYN RUTH BLACKMAN MD
NPI 1396881546
Internal Medicine in Hope Valley, RI

NPI Status: Active since January 29, 2007

Contact Information

823 MAIN ST
HOPE VALLEY, RI
ZIP 02832
Phone: (401) 387-4587

Recently Updated NPI Information
Some details in this NPI profile have been updated in the NPI registry within the last 30 days.

Table of Contents

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Insurance Plans Accepted
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Areas of Expertise
Physician Visit Costs
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Female
Internal Medicine
Accepts Insurance
PECOS Enrolled

About CAROLYN BLACKMAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Carolyn Blackman, an internist established in Hope Valley, Rhode Island with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1396881546 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number MD10589 (RI). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated June 2026.

NPI: 1396881546
Provider Name: DR. CAROLYN RUTH BLACKMAN MD
Gender: Female
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 823 MAIN ST HOPE VALLEY, RI 02832
Location Phone: (401) 387-4587
Mailing Address: 823 MAIN ST HOPE VALLEY, RI 02832
Mailing Phone: (401) 387-4587
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 01-29-2007
Last Update Date: 06-05-2026
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An internist like Carolyn Blackman is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification: Internal Medicine
Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: MD10589
License State: RI
Taxonomy Description: A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.

BlueCare EPO Bronze - EPO
BlueCare EPO Gold - EPO
BlueCare EPO Gold Plus - EPO
BlueCare EPO Silver Plus - EPO
BlueCare EPO Simple Bronze HDHP - EPO
BlueCare EPO Simple Silver HDHP - EPO
BlueCare EPO Standardized Expanded Bronze - EPO
BlueCare EPO Standardized Gold - EPO
BlueCare EPO Standardized Silver - EPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

HeartlandBlue Bronze HSA 6500 NEtwork Blue - EPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Prosano Gold ($0 Prosano Health Visits) - HMO
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Prosano Silver ($0 Prosano Health Visits) - HMO
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Focus - HMO
AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Neighborhood - HMO
AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Focus - HMO
AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Neighborhood - HMO
AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Focus - HMO
AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Neighborhood - HMO
AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Focus - HMO
AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Neighborhood - HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company

Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Extra - PPO
Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA - PPO
Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Secure - PPO
Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold - PPO
Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold Extra - PPO
Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver - PPO
Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Extra - PPO
Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA - PPO
Blue Cross� Premier PPO Value - PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

BlueCare Bronze HSA Eligible $50 PCP Copay ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
BlueCare Gold $10 PCP Copay ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
BlueCare Silver $20 PCP Copay ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
BlueDirect Bronze 100 HSA Eligible ($8000 Deductible / $5 Preventive Drug List) - PPO
BlueDirect Gold 90 HSA Eligible ($2600 Deductible / $5 Preventive Drug List) - PPO
BlueDirect Silver 80 HSA Eligible ($3500 Deductible / $5 Preventive Drug List) - PPO
BlueEssential Catastrophic 100 HSA Eligible $10600 Deductible - PPO
BlueValue Bronze HSA Eligible $50 PCP Copay (Standardized plan) - PPO
BlueValue Gold $30 PCP Copay (Standardized plan) - PPO
BlueValue Silver $40 PCP Copay (Standardized plan) - PPO
DakotaBlue Altru Gold ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
DakotaBlue Altru Silver ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
DakotaBlue Trinity Gold ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
DakotaBlue Trinity Silver ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO

CareSource

Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs - HMO
Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs - HMO
Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs - HMO
Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs - HMO

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware

my Blue Access Major Events Select PPO Catastrophic 10600 - 3 Free PCP Visits - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 3800 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 3800 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 9200 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 0 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 1700 HSA - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Platinum 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Silver 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Bronze 7500 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Gold 2000 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Gold 2000 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Platinum 0 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Silver 6000 - PPO

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia

my Blue Access WV Major Events PPO Catastrophic 10600 - 3 Free PCP Visits - PPO
my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 3800 - PPO
my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 3800 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 9200 - PPO
my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 0 - PPO
my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 1700 HSA - PPO
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Gold 0 - PPO
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Silver 0 - PPO
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Silver 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Bronze 7500 - PPO
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Gold 2000 - PPO
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Gold 2000 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Silver 6000 - PPO

HMSA

HMSA Bronze PPO I - PPO
HMSA Bronze PPO II HSA - PPO
HMSA Catastrophic Plan - PPO
HMSA Gold PPO I - PPO
HMSA Gold PPO II - PPO
HMSA Platinum PPO - PPO
HMSA Silver PPO - PPO

Molina Healthcare

Molina Bronze Enhanced 3500 - HMO
Molina Bronze Enhanced 3500 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
Molina Bronze Enhanced 3500 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
Molina Bronze Saver 7000 - HMO
Molina Bronze Saver 7000 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
Molina Bronze Saver 7000 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
Molina Bronze Smart Heart Health - HMO
Molina Bronze Standard - HMO
Molina Gold Core 1640 - HMO
Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
Molina Gold Enhanced 895 - HMO
Molina Gold Enhanced 895 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
Molina Gold Enhanced 895 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
Molina Gold Smart Heart Health - HMO
Molina Gold Standard - HMO
Molina Silver Core - HMO
Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
Molina Silver Saver with Four Free PCP Visits - HMO

Providence Health Plan

HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

UnitedHealthcare

UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals - HMO
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) - HMO
UHC Bronze Value HSA (No Referrals) - EPO
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
UHC Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Carolyn Blackman is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 02832 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

Average New Patient Price $134.17
Minimum New Patient Price $58.57
Maximum New Patient Price $177.03

Average New Patient Copayment $33.54
Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.64
Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.25

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

Average Established Patient Price $103.1
Minimum Established Patient Price $18.92
Maximum Established Patient Price $144.38

Average Established Patient Copayment $25.77
Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.73
Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.09

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1396881546, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1

Doubled → 2

Pos 2

Unchanged

Pos 3

Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8

Pos 4

Unchanged

Pos 5

Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6

Pos 6

Unchanged

Pos 7

Doubled → 2

Pos 8

Unchanged

Pos 9

Doubled → 8

Check

Target digit

Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 2 + 5 + 8 + 24 = 74

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 74 = 6

This NPI is valid

The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1396881546.